Archive for the 'Lifestyle' Category

What I’m Eating This Weekend

Friday, February 9th, 2007

With friends coming into to town from the west coast this weekend, I need to be a great hostess and provide a meal that says “thanks for coming to a city that’s 60 degrees colder than your hometown.” After telling them about a restaurant experience I had not long ago, they don’t hesitate in […]

Two trips to For Eyes in Evanston

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

After musing on several possibilities, I found a pair of glasses at For Eyes, located at 635 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, IL.  The frames were $59.95 and the lens were $40.00 for bifocals with lines.  So, I got my glasses for just under $100.00 since For Eyes doesn’t charge tax on glasses.  My frames are […]

The Lucky Platter in Evanston, IL

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

The Lucky Platter, 514 Main Street in Evanston, IL has some interesting eats.   When I go there, instead of ordering a meal like “Jerk Chicken” or homemade pizza, I usually order sides since I try to eat vegetarian a lot, and the side dishes are reasonably priced when purchased solo.  My favorite sides at the […]